Sanjida Suchi
Geospatial Researcher
Tools & Technologies
- • Sentinel-1 SAR
- • SNAP Software
- • Snaphu
- • ArcGIS Pro
Study Area
Location: Turkey-Syria Border
Event: 2023 Earthquake
Magnitude: 7.8
Radar Assignment: Displacement Analysis
Analysis of Ground Deformation from the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake using SAR Interferometry
SAR Analysis
Interferometry
Displacement Mapping
Geohazard Assessment
Dataset Analysis
Pre-Event Data
- • Date: January 29, 2023
- • Source: Sentinel-1 SLC
- • Coverage: Earthquake epicenter
Post-Event Data
- • Date: February 10, 2023
- • Source: Sentinel-1 SLC
- • Coverage: Same footprint
Processing Workflow
Data Preparation
- • TOPS Split for sub-swath selection
- • Orbit file application
- • Back-geocoding for coregistration
Interferogram Generation
- • Phase interferogram creation
- • TOPS Deburst application
- • Goldstein phase filtering
Key Findings
The displacement map revealed significant ground deformation with maximum downward displacement of approximately -44cm in areas near the earthquake epicenter. Multiple depression zones were identified, showing clear correlation with the seismic event's intensity and distribution.